My remarks on my very first visit to Cote d'Ivoire, Abidjan

My very first visit in Cote d'Ivoire, Abidjan. I must say, sometimes in trips like this, it is often a reflex to feel some shame (of my country of origin really). FIRST IMPRESSION: the airport is way advanced (pictures soon). SECOND IMPRESSION: the roads: if I must say...! smooth drive no pot holes, auto-roads all over. THIRD IMPRESSION: air condition in public hospitals...SERIOUSLY...!!!! you know you have to come in contact with public places/offices to really understand the governance culture that exist in the country; well decided to pay the hopital a visit: this was the University hopital of Treichville.

International Day of Rural Women

International Day of Rural Women in Douala Cameroon: Ms Rachel Sen Kong leading the group as she heads toward the rural women with their multiple exposed agricultural productions. Photo credit: Nadine Tonguem of Empower Success in Africa' Blog.

UN Women Executive Director Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka: Message for the International Day of Rural Women

"We must enforce and protect the rights of rural women. When women have access to land, there are improvements in household welfare, agricultural productivity and gender equality. And greater progress is made against poverty, gender-based violence and HIV/ AIDS. It makes everybody better off."

Today the 18th of October, the International Day of Rural Women was observed at Lindi, Douala 5eme, Cameroon. 

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My Love affair with Dubai

Hello Hello and welcome back to me..!

It has been a while since I last blogged; well thought I will start this new month with much happiness and adventurous aura; all with the hope of infecting you all my readers. 

Lately I paid two visits to Dubai, one in August, and the other  September breaking August. I must say I fell in love with the city, its attractive market and competitive prices. Its infrastructure is the most jaw dropping of all I have ever seen. LOVE this city and I recommend anyone to atleast visit once in their life time. Enjoy fotos

Photo credit: Nadine Tonguem of Empower Success in Africa's blog

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